Two groups at Auburn University launch centers of excellence in additive manufacturing.
Two groups at Auburn University, Alabama, have launched centres of excellence focussed on accelerating R&D, standardisation and innovation in additive manufacturing (AM).
The first is with global standards developer ASTM International which launched its Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AMCOE) with Auburn University, NASA, manufacturing technology and engineering organisation EWI, and the UK-based Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). The second, the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence, was formally launched by Auburn and NASA.
ASTM International President Katharine Morgan commented: "The synergy among EWI, MTC, Auburn, and NASA will help fill the gaps in technical standards that this industry needs to drive innovation. As a result, we'll empower industries that are eager to apply additive manufacturing to aerospace, auto, medical, and more."
The news follows AMCOE's international launch earlier this month at the MTC, which was chosen by ASTM to be the first non-U.S. founding partner of its International’s Center of Excellence in Manufacturing.
Auburn University President Steven Leath added: "Auburn is committed to growing research, solving real-world problems and establishing partnerships that support these transformative initiatives, such as our thriving additive manufacturing program. By investing in skilled researchers and first-rate facilities, we aim to drive additive technology forward and unleash its full potential. We look forward to continuing to work with our industry and government collaborators."
Auburn University is in the final stage of renovations to the Gavin Engineering Research Laboratory, which will in part house AM research funded through the centres.
